Jamaican born –Ray Darwin left Buff Bay Portland when he was 14 years old to reside in New York. In 2001 he then moved to Hamburg, Germany where he currently resides. He has been on the reggae scene since the 80's....Opening shows for Wailers, Toots, Jimmy Cliff, and many more... He was also lead singer/composer for a band called “ Strange Indeed” in New York City ,where he opened shows at venues including the Ritz Carlton & the Palladium.

His unique musical ‘roots rock reggae’ style is evident in his entry in the 2007 Jamaica Popular Song Competition “ Got a Rock”.

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Ricardo Gayle, better known as ‘Chicago’, hails from the cool hills of Manchester and Dumbarton ,St. Ann and has been interested in music since he was sixteen years old. He cites Mr. Vegas and Spragga Benz as his biggest influences in the music industry and particularly admired Mr.Vegas’ ‘sing jaying’ style.

His entry in the Jamaica Popular Song Competition2007 ‘Been There’ is produced by himself ( Chicago) and Delon Reid.

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Born on October 29, 1984, birth name David Samuels has been residing in the community of Swallowfield since. The youngest member of a family of four , growing up, music was his release for pain, sorrow or whatever difficulties I faced. He was drawn to artists such as Garnet Silk, Buju Banton and Luciano in the early stages. Beenie man and Bounty Killer were later influences.

David Slew’s aim is to be an ambassador for Jamaica and to use his music as a medium to regenerate a positive vibe in the society. He also hopes to uplift people and influence other artists to do the same.

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Akewa feels he has a story to tell. Those who have heard him think he has the perfect medium with which to deliver his message - an exciting tenor. Born Rohan Brown on November 3, 1979, Akewa (his actually middle name from an African song of the same title) became known by the neighbours in his tender years as the 'Morning Alarm' due to his regular vocal soundings in the early hours of the day.

Currently a student of Excelsior Community College, Akewa is no stranger to performing for an audience. He was a finalist in the 2006 Irie FM Big Break, proving the pedigree of a vocal talent honed in church. Akewa is also a Church Heathen, as he is one of the choir members in the video for Shaggy's latest anthem. Multifaceted is as multifaceted does and Akewa also lends his vocal, acting and dancing talent to HOWZZAT?, the latest installment of Pantomime. All this as he seeks to establish a platform from which to make a positive stamp on the music industry. Based on the positive energy which he brings to Would You Be My Lover, Akewa's mission will succeed.

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X-ALE is a talented vocal group hailing from the parish of St. Mary. The group has been singing together for approximately five (5) years, although the members (namely Dwayne Cameron - Dwayne, Omar Brown - M., Smooth & Dive Bryan - CNote), have known each other for over fifteen years.

X-ALE have recently been 'discovered' by shocking vibes Productions) bare, which are responsible for the careers of musical greats like Beenie Man, Tonto Metro & Devonte, Little Kirk and a host of other established artistes, so this very talented quartet aims to be the next generation of superstars & with help from GOD, their continued hard work and dedication and with the supp9rt of the people who listen their songs...it is destined to become a reality.

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Torch, whose real name is Kevin Campbell, grew up in Trench Town, where as a youngster he participated in community events such as: stage shows, youths club, scout and other events. He attended Jones Town Primary School and was successful in the Common Entrance Examination and was awarded a place at the Camperdown High School.Soon he became involved in the performing arts and joined a group called Little People and Teen Players Club headed by Cathi Levy. He performed with the group while going to school. His mother died a few years later and he had to discontinue going to school because of financial difficulties. It was then he decided to get a Job and went to work at the Caribbean Broilers. Torch was not comfortable with his present job as this was not his true calling. He decided it was time to make a change in his profession and thus he went on to become a Studio Engineer at Black Roots Productions.

Torch hopes that through music he can create a change and be a positive influence in the lives of both the young and the old. The sky is the limit for Torch, as he will continue to do his best and to continue producing clean and positive music.

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Antonio West formally known as Prince Melody was born in Hatfield District, in the parish of Manchester, Jamaica. His parents moved the family to Portmore, St. Catherine (Jamaica) in 1980. Antonio West is the first of three children for his mother who always tried to instill in him firm Christian principles.

Antonio West is an excellent songwriter, a silky smooth singer on the rise, who endeavours to deliver his music to the world in fine style.

And in the words of his song titled 'No Looking Back' he challenges us that "No matter how much they would put me down, I would never turn my back on the music, cause I knew some day it will turn around, and to the whole world I would prove, I was meant to be a superstar".

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Junior Johnson or ‘KAVAJAH’ has known all his life that he wants to be a musician. He has accepted in recent years that he must be a performer. It is the combination of these two realities that have brought him to where he is today — poised for great things.

Since music was his destiny he formed his first formal band "Attack" in the mid 1990's, playing extensively throughout Clarendon and Manchester. This led to his introduction to a major producer in the business who worked with him on his first recording effort, "Trod On". While not a chartbuster, the song enlightened and encouraged Kavajah to keep the faith and to continue reaching for his goals hi the business.

He entered the popular "Portmore Startime" competition, gaining confidence, experience and knowledge along the way. His style, ambitions and willingness to work hard garnered the attention of producers from Gumption Productions, who recorded his next single "Wake Up" which he performed on TVJ. The association with Gumption Productions has continued and the company is working closely with Kavajah to continue his growth in the industry on all levels.

Born in Maroon Town, St. James, Gundy’, whose real name is Neville Winters attended Vaughn’s Field Primary School.

Neville Winters identifies his influence as artistes such as Lt. Stichie, Papa San, Ninja-man and Shabba Ranks. He relocated to Kingston at the age of Sixteen with the hope of furthering his career as a recording artiste.
His close friends were Lexxus, Culture Brown and Louie Culture and has done work with music producer Lego who released 'God Blessed' in England, Trevor Bailey of the 93 East Label who released 'Stroke Me Up" .By moving around, he contacted a producer, by the name of Walley Frazer of New Visions Records from London, who released my third song "Good Heart", with Culture Brown and “Men in J.A. Jungle” .

He has performed on shows in England and Guyana along with artistes such as the late Dennis Brown. When not performing or in the studios, he tends his farm, and sells in the market.

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